Summary: UAE residents can take the following official routes for short-term travel to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries.
Note:...
UAE residents can take the following official routes for short-term travel to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries.
Note: Regulations may change; please check official links before traveling.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Visa Type: eVisa for "GCC Residents"
Validity: Usually 1 year (Multiple Entry)
Permitted Stay: Maximum 90 days per entry
Cost: Approximately 81 USD + service fee of 10.5 USD
Apply through:
🔗 https://ksavisa.sa
🔗 https://visa.visitsaudi.com
🇴🇲 Oman
Visa Type: Type 29A Tourist Visa (GCC Resident)
Stay Duration: 28 days
Condition: Only for approved professions (such as engineer, manager, doctor, and professional jobs)
Cost: Approximately 5 Omani Rials (≈ 48 AED)
Apply through:
🔗 https://evisa.rop.gov.om
🔗 https://evisa.rop.gov.om/en/frequently-asked-questions
🇶🇦 Qatar
Visa Type: GCC Resident Entry eVisa (Code A2)
Stay Duration: Usually 30 days, extendable
Condition: Valid residency in one of the GCC countries (minimum 3 months), round-trip ticket, and confirmed accommodation
Apply through:
🔗 https://hayya.qa
🔗 https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Visa Type: Multiple Entry Visit eVisa
Stay Duration: 3 months
Cost: Approximately 9 Bahraini Dinars (≈ 87 AED)
Condition: Valid residency in one of the GCC countries and a round-trip ticket
Apply through:
🔗 https://www.evisa.gov.bh
🔗 https://services.bahrain.bh/wps/portal/en/BSP/GSX-UI-EServiceDetails?esID=119
🇰🇼 Kuwait
Visa Type: eVisa or Visa on Arrival for GCC Residents
Stay Duration: Usually 90 days
Condition: Valid residency (minimum 6 months) in one of the GCC countries
Cost: 3 Kuwaiti Dinars (≈ 36 AED)
Apply through:
🔗 https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw
🌍 GCC Unified / Grand Tourist Visa
Plan: Similar to the Schengen Visa for travel between all GCC member countries with one visa
Current Status: Preparing for pilot implementation in the fourth quarter of 2025
Estimated Cost: Approximately AED 367 (≈ 100 USD) according to Gulf News report.